About this role
Sr Manager, Global Procurement - Oils
Posted Date
Jul 25, 2026
Requisition Number
129309
Location
Zug, Switzerland
Summary of major duties
Own Category Sourcing Strategy To Drive Growth and Strategic Advantage Responsible for the development, implementation and performance of the Oils Category Sourcing Strategy, to: Source requirements across Hershey and BFY brands that meet current and future business needs across Sustainable, Reliable and Affordable; Manage the assessment, selection and development of strategic suppliers to meet requirements and performance kpis; Ensure appropriate agreements and contracts are in place, to provide the necessary safeguards, and manages against these contracts; Research developing technologies, supply chain capacity/capabilities, and supply/demand challenges.
Financial Delivery and Price Risk Management Develop risk management strategies through the use of forward contracts, futures & derivative tools that ensure price visibility in alignment with the company’s business plans. Report market conditions/trends to leadership as needed as well as relevant market information to other functional areas such as QRC, R&D, Plant Ops, Manufacturing Alliances.
Supply Continuity and Continuous Improvement Set out a long-term roadmap to ensure: Sourcing flexibility, Substitution opportunities and Feedstock flexibility. Ensure appropriate Business Continuity Plans are in place. Establish a strong network and lead the collaboration with Supply Chain , R&D, and other appropriate departments to: Continuous improvement (i.e., cost savings, quality improvements, alternate supplier qualifications, supplier diversity) Working capital improvement Identify and lead innovation sourcing.
Operational Excellence Lead supplier relationships, drive supplier performance, monitor financial viability and work with relevant procurement colleagues to minimize supply disruptions to our plants, perform roo